New York State reverses ruling on crude oil project in Albany

The state has reversed its earlier ruling that said a proposed crude oil heating plant in Albany would not be an environmental threat, the Times Union is reporting.

The plant, proposed by Global Partners of Massachusetts, will now face a more stringent environmental review, according to the report.

Residents in the nearby South End neighborhood had been concerned about air pollution. Meanwhile, the state Department of Environmental Conservation, as part of its ruling, also said there were plans to add air pollution sensors in the predominantly poor South End neighborhood.